Storytimes near Franklin Twp Public Library – Gloucester

Develop baby’s motor, sensory, and social skills through exploration of short books, rhymes, songs, and more! Ages 0 – 2. Siblings are welcome. Activity Room.

Meeting Room

All level players are welcome to play 1-4pm Please bring your current game cards/sets.

This roleplaying, tabletop game is not for the faint of heart, but all levels of experience are welcome. Grades 6 -12. Meeting Room.

Meet Dakota, a mini highland cow, in the children’s garden. Bring your phone or camera for a photo. 10:30am-12:30pm Raising the Bar ice cream treat truck will be out back between 12:00-1:00pm. You can get a ticket from the circulation desk that day to redeem for an ice cream bar. There will be activity pages and simple crafts that you can do in the Activity Room as well.   All ages.

This hands on event provides an engaging introduction to paleontology with real fossils and interactive activities. There is a strict attendance limit for this event. Please register children AND adult attendees. Pick one session to attend: 3 p.m. or 4 p.m.

This hands on event provides an engaging introduction to paleontology with real fossils and interactive activities. There is a strict attendance limit for this event. Please register children AND adult attendees. Pick one session to attend: 3 p.m. or 4 p.m.

Class will be at Waves of Change Studio  at 1088 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ 08322 Registration Required. Registration is only for the single date for which you register, not for all classes. Registration will be open one week prior to each class to allow maximum opportunity to everyone. Chair Yoga is a gentle and accessible practice that adapts traditional yoga poses using a chair for support, making it ideal for beginners, active older adults, individuals recovering from injury, those with mobility limitations, or anyone seeking a low-impact approach to fitness and wellness. This 60-minute class combines gentle stretching, mindful movement, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques designed to help participants improve flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and overall well-being. Regular practice may help reduce stress, ease joint stiffness, increase mobility, and promote a greater sense of calm and focus. No previous yoga experience is required. Whether you’re looking to stay active, improve your mobility, or simply enjoy movement in a supportive environment, Chair Yoga offers a safe and welcoming space to meet your wellness goals. Please bring: Water bottle Small towel Comfortable clothing suitable for movement Each class is intentionally limited to 12 participants to create an intimate, supportive environment where each participant can receive personalized guidance and attention. All levels are welcome.

We’ll read books, sing songs, and do finger plays. Best for ages 3 – 5. Activity Room.

Our meeting room is open Wednesday afternoons from 2 – 3pm for those working on yarn crafts to bring in their projects and knit or crochet while also socializing. A staff member will be present to assist with questions you may have and will teach those who want to learn to make crocheted granny squares.  You must bring in your own supplies.

Meeting Room

Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. Public is welcome to attend.

Develop baby’s motor, sensory, and social skills through exploration of short books, rhymes, songs, and more! Ages 0 – 2. Siblings are welcome. Activity Room.

Are you a caregiver for a loved one with dementia ? Are there questions that you wish you had asked before having taken on the role of caregiver? It’s not too late. Facilitated by Dementia Educator, Beth Dunoff. Find the joy in caregiving for someone with dementia or any chronic illness Ask the expert Things to do for aging brain health Resources for caregivers RSVP appreciated. Please let us know if you’re bringing your loved one and if they are living with dementia or other illness. ftlnj.org/calendar * 856-694-2833 Meeting Room. Coffee and tea will be available.

Open play at the library! Bring a friend or meet one here. Ages 0 – 5. Activity Room.

Meeting Room

All level players are welcome to play 1-4pm Please bring your current game cards/sets.

Play laser tag in the library! Once the library is closed for the night, you get the run of the place. Registration and signed permission slips required. Grades 6 – 12.

Read to a dog! Each participant will get 15 minutes to read to a therapy dog. Be ready with a preselected book. Presented in partnership with Tri-State K9 Response team. Kindergarteners and up. Activity Room.

Dive into the foam, create epic foam sculptures, or have playful foam fights with friends and family. Wear a bathing suit or something you don’t mind getting wet. Children’s Garden.

If you missed our morning story time, join us in the evening! Best for ages 3 – 5. Activity Room.

Class will be at Waves of Change Studio  at 1088 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ 08322 Registration Required. Registration is only for the single date for which you register, not for all classes. Registration will be open one week prior to each class to allow maximum opportunity to everyone. Chair Yoga is a gentle and accessible practice that adapts traditional yoga poses using a chair for support, making it ideal for beginners, active older adults, individuals recovering from injury, those with mobility limitations, or anyone seeking a low-impact approach to fitness and wellness. This 60-minute class combines gentle stretching, mindful movement, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques designed to help participants improve flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and overall well-being. Regular practice may help reduce stress, ease joint stiffness, increase mobility, and promote a greater sense of calm and focus. No previous yoga experience is required. Whether you’re looking to stay active, improve your mobility, or simply enjoy movement in a supportive environment, Chair Yoga offers a safe and welcoming space to meet your wellness goals. Please bring: Water bottle Small towel Comfortable clothing suitable for movement Each class is intentionally limited to 12 participants to create an intimate, supportive environment where each participant can receive personalized guidance and attention. All levels are welcome.

We’ll read books, sing songs, and do finger plays. Best for ages 3 – 5. Activity Room.

Our meeting room is open Wednesday afternoons from 2 – 3pm for those working on yarn crafts to bring in their projects and knit or crochet while also socializing. A staff member will be present to assist with questions you may have and will teach those who want to learn to make crocheted granny squares.  You must bring in your own supplies.

Coral reefs are essential to ocean life, but across the world they are disappearing. What is causing this change? Test factors like water temperatures, salinity, and human population impacts to figure it out! Presented by the Center for Aquatic Sciences. Grades 6 – 12. Community Center.

Develop baby’s motor, sensory, and social skills through exploration of short books, rhymes, songs, and more! Ages 0 – 2. Siblings are welcome. Activity Room.

Meeting Room

All level players are welcome to play 1-4pm Please bring your current game cards/sets.

The Friends of Franklin Township Library raise additional money for the benefit of the library and its community. They fund the museum passes and the Library of Things as well as many summer programs for children and families. They do much more than this though…everyone is welcome to attend their monthly meetings to learn more. Consider joining this wonderful group!

A story time especially for kids ages 6 and up! We will read books, sing silly songs, and make a craft. Activity Room.

Charlie Zahm is returning to Franklinville with a big bag of songs from Early American songs of liberty and sea. No registration required. Come and enjoy the music!

Earn volunteer hours by helping out the library. Or just be altruistic. Either is cool. Grades 6 – 12. Activity Room.

We are learning how to make our tastebuds sing! Contact Candace at cworrell@ftlnj.org for allergens information. Grades 6 -12. Activity Room.

This roleplaying, tabletop game is not for the faint of heart, but all levels of experience are welcome. Grades 6 -12. Meeting Room.